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Dell E5550 + 451-BBME vs MSI GE62 6QC Apache

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  • 132specifications compared
  • 52differ
  • 80identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Display resolution
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:1366 x 768 pixels
    • GE62 6QC Apache:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • HD type
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:HD
    • GE62 6QC Apache:Full HD
  • Processor family
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE62 6QC Apache:Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor generation
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:5th gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • GE62 6QC Apache:6th gen Intel® Core™ i7
  • Processor model
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:i5-5200U
    • GE62 6QC Apache:i7-6700HQ
  • Processor cores
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:2
    • GE62 6QC Apache:4
  • Processor threads
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:4
    • GE62 6QC Apache:8
  • Processor boost frequency
    • E5550 + 451-BBME:2.7 GHz
    • GE62 6QC Apache:3.5 GHz

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Comparison of E5550 + 451-BBME, GE62 6QC Apache
192 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Housing materialKnown for oneGlass fibre, PlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Display2 differ
Display resolutionDiffers1366 x 768 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeDiffersHDFull HD
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMatt
Processor21 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generationDiffers5th gen Intel® Core™ i56th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffersi5-5200Ui7-6700HQ
Processor coresDiffers24
Processor threadsDiffers48
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.7 GHz3.5 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
System bus rateDiffers5 GT/s8 GT/s
Processor cacheDiffers3 MB6 MB
Processor socketDiffersBGA 1168BGA 1440
Processor operating modesDiffers32-bit, 64-bit64-bit
Processor seriesDiffersIntel® Core™ i5-5200 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i7-6700 Mobile series
Processor codenameDiffersBroadwellSkylake
Bus typeDiffersDMI2DMI3
SteppingDiffersF0R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)Differs15 W45 W
Configurable TDP-downDiffers7.5 W35 W
TjunctionDiffers105 °C100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanesDiffers1216
PCI Express configurationsDiffers4x1, 2x41x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4
PCI Express slots versionDiffers2.03.0
Configurable TDP-down frequencyKnown for one0.6 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers4 GB8 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersDDR3L-SDRAMDDR4-SDRAM
Memory clock speedDiffers1600 MHz2133 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers8 GB32 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for one8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD capacityDiffers500 GB1 TB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7200 RPM
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersSDSD, SDHC, SDXC
HDD sizeKnown for one2.5"Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics6 differ
Discrete graphics cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960M
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR5
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel® HD Graphics 5500Intel® HD Graphics 530
Maximum on-board graphics card memoryDiffers16 GB1.7 GB
On-board graphics card base frequencyDiffers300 MHz350 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs900 MHz1050 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers11.212.0
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.4
On-board graphics card IDDiffers0x16160x191B
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDExclusive Audio Boost
Speakers manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynaudio
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Video capturing speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Networkidentical
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces3 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers01
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers32
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
HDMI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantityDiffers10
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Docking connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
CardBus PCMCIA slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SmartCard slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® H170
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 7 ProfessionalWindows 10 Home
Processor special features7 differ
Intel FDI TechnologyDiffersYesNo
Intel Fast Memory AccessDiffersYesNo
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.00
Intel TSX-NIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel TSX-NI versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.00
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)DiffersNoYes
Processor ARK IDDiffers8521288967
Processor codeDiffersSR23YSR2FQ
Processor package sizeDiffers40 x 24 x 1.3 mm42 x 28 mm
Supported instruction setsDiffersAVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cellsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 W
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Password protectionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
WidthDiffers376.9 mm383 mm
DepthDiffers255.2 mm260 mm
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 cm
HeightKnown for one23.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Power cord includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
3DKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Intel segment taggingKnown for oneEnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 65 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 10668 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Gold, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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